Is T23.179 a billable code?
No. T23.179 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T23.179: Burn of first degree of unspecified wrist
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T23.179 groups related diagnoses under burn of first degree of unspecified wrist. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T23.179
- T23.179ABurn of first degree of unspecified wrist, initial encounter
- T23.179DBurn of first degree of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
- T23.179SBurn of first degree of unspecified wrist, sequela
Other codes in T23.17 Burn of first degree of wrist
T23.179 questions
What does T23.179 mean?
T23.179 is the ICD-10-CM code for Burn of first degree of unspecified wrist. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.